It is always important to be aware of your resources. You never know what you might need some day, and should know where you can go to get it. Unfortunately, there are many times on college campuses where students are discriminated against, or mistreated. Fortunately, though, on campus students can find their Title IX office. This post will be purely informational, and filled with resource links. I want to help those who might not understand what Title IX is, and what it can do for them. what is title ix?Title IX is a federal law, part of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which states, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." What this means, essentially, is that all schools under Title IX - public and private - must ensure that all students have equal access to a proper education, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. In athletics, it allows for equal opportunity. Schools are legally obligated to prevent and respond to claims of sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, retaliation, and discrimination. There has to be an impartial process to investigate and adjudicate reported cases. My focus is on the aspect of sexual assault under Title IX. So specifically, under the Clery Act, which is a federal law intersecting with Title IX, and is essentially a bill of rights for survivors of campus sexual assault, all colleges and universities are required to:
what are my rights under title ix?Under Title IX, you are protected regardless of sex, orientation, and gender identity. It is important to know your rights on campus. Your college or university's responsibilities under Title IX are:
Under Title IX, a school must have certain procedures in place to prevent sexual violence and resolve complaints:
This helpful Know Your Rights sheet, which is my main source for this section. The Know Your IX site EROC - End Rape on Campus Title IX page what if my school is not following title ix?It's frustrating that this has to be a section - but sometimes, colleges and universities violate Title IX and Clery Act requirements and protocols. Fortunately, there are ways to report these institutions, and have them investigated. Below will be examples of violations you are able to report: Pre-Reporting Violations:
If your institution has done any of these things, or anything similar, these are grounds to report them. Please visit this website for instructions on how you can report through them. how can i get more information about title ix at my institution?Visit your school's website and search for the Title IX office or coordinator. There should be information about your rights, and who to contact. You can find definitions of sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination on your school's page or online by state.
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